• Collage of CHASS students engaged in graduation, law, travel abroad theatre and classroom instruction.

College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

  • College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

News

A photo of a tree during spring on Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus.

April 24, 2025

University of Detroit Mercy earns new Carnegie classification

The 'Opportunity College and University' designation highlights UDM as a model institution for fostering student success and advancing research on effective campus practices.

A woman points to a monitor with cybersecurity elements on it as she talks with a man.

April 03, 2025

UDM student cybersecurity teams score wins in regional ISACA cybersecurity scholarship competitions

Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity and Information Systems student teams won $9,000 at the annual ISACA Cybersecurity Scholarship Competition for the Detroit Chapter. This is the third time in three years that UDM teams have brought home top prizes in this competition.  

A promotional photo for The Grown Ups, where three students are holding phones.

March 18, 2025

Detroit Mercy Theatre Company to present "The Grown Ups"

The play follows a group of camp counselors in the world of a remote sleepaway camp as they navigate the highs and lows of camp life. As they swap stories by the fire, form unlikely bonds, and challenge each other’s perspectives, an unsettling presence looms, forcing the counselors to examine their own values and the unpredictable forces beyond the campfire’s glow.  

SEE CHASS NEWS

Image showing Wall Street Journal Rankings Badge and US News & World Report Rankings Badges for National Universities and Best Value Universities
College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences promotional video showing images of students engaged in classroom and experiential activities, and graduation.

 


Browse Our Programs

Open All | Close All

View Undergraduate & Graduate Catalogs

Program curriculum, course descriptions and faculty biography for undergraduate and graduate programs.
Undergrad Catalog - Courses and Programs
Graduate Catalog - Courses and Programs
    Two female students sitting in a classroom with other students smiling

    Future Students

    The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences offers more than 35 undergraduate majors, minors and certificates in addition to 15 graduate programs. Explore your passion today.

    Start Exploring Our Programs

    Four students smiling

    Current Students

    See what student organizations are available to join. Connect with us on social media. Read the student handbook, access student resources and more!

    Student Organizations, College Policies & More

    Students who are graduates wearing their graduation attire and regalia

    Alumni

    Connect with Forever Titans, a place where alumni give and expand their professional network. Obtain a transcript, audit our classes or view Alumni Hall of Honor. 

    News and Events for CHASS Graduates

    Learning, Serving and Strengthening Our Community

    Psychology Clinic

    photo of a male/femle couple on the couch speaking with a counselor

    The Psychology Clinic is a teaching clinic, for doctoral students of clinical psychology. The clinic provides counseling, testing and assessment services including:

    • Individual and couples therapy
    • Emotional issues such as anger and grief
    • Assessment for learning problems and gifted children
    • Sorting through sources of stress
    Service fees are on a sliding scale.

    Psychology Clinic

    Counseling Clinic

    photo of people in a group engaged in conversation

    The Counseling Clinic is a teaching clinic, primarily for second-year counseling students. The clinic specializes in a wide variety of clinical issues for children and adults, such as:

    • Grief and loss
    • Anger/emotion management
    • Decision making
    • Life transitions/family issues
    Services are available at no cost.

    Counseling Clinic

    CHASS Events and Engagements

    Student Spotlight: Political Science students attend Advocacy Day in Lansing

    Student Spotlight: Political Science students attend Advocacy Day in Lansing

    A team of Detroit Mercy students, along with Tommy Titan and members from the Office of Admissions were in attendance April 22 for the 2025 Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities Day (Advocacy Day) at the state's capitol in Lansing.

    Emerging Voices showcases student directors on April 25

    Emerging Voices showcases student directors on April 25

    Join us for an exciting performance of "Emerging Voices: Student Directing Showcase," featuring a dynamic array of scenes, each crafted by our talented student directors, on Friday, April 25 at 11 a.m.

    Department Co-Chair and Professor of History Roy Finkenbine gave a talk on “Erasing the History of Racial Violence: A Personal Example” to the Metro Detroit …

    Find more CHASS Events

    Printer-friendly